• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  2023. ‘We expect validation and feedback from growers by this summer, so we improve our strategy and positioning further, and can go on to introduce this [...] solution for harmful Thrips even more effective and labour-saving. Soft fruit growers in the UK and Italy can expect Anso-Mite Plus to be available well [...] prevent spillage and unnecessary waste, and the application can be better targeted. Anso-mite Plus will initially be introduced to soft fruit growers in the

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  beans, aubergine and sometimes tomato. Damage symptoms When the glasshouse potato aphid (Aulacorthum solani) pierces the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper [...] potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the [...] squat, of medium size (1.8 - 3.0 mm long) and oval in shape. It has a light yellow-green to brown-green colour, and has an overall shiny appearance. Antennae

• Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

  May 21, 2019

  swirskii , is also very important for whitefly and thrips control strategies. This natural enemy can be applied either as loose product and/or as slow release [...] roots from sciarid fly attack by applying the entomopathogenic nematode Entonem, at 0.5 million nematodes per m 2 of cultivated area Apply at 2, 5 and 8 days [...] damaged, and after 14 days the roots should be sufficiently mature to avoid damage Whitefly The glasshouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and the tobacco

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  virus is very adaptable and causes damaging symptoms such as leaf or stem necrosis and fruit discoloration, fruit size reduction and cracking. Transmission [...] Pepino mosaic virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold protection against various damaging symptoms of the PepMV EU, PepMV LP and PepMV CH2. V10 also suppresses [...] plant sap, when working with tomato plants, and by exposure of the plants to infected materials such as clothing and tools. ‘You can compare V10 to a flu v

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions against diseases and pests for decades. We tackle these [...] nematodes , natural enemies, fungi, and bacteria. In short: natural solutions that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient and productive crop. All this with [...] legacy of knowledge and experience to the field of Agriculture. Working together with farmers We look at the problems at hand with fresh and experienced eyes

• Powdery mildew

  tubes grow and branch out on the leaf surface. Small structures are produced, the haustoria, from which the fungus penetrates the plant cell and takes up nutrients [...] apple, pear, outdoor grown rose and other Rosaceae , the fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the [...] mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play a role in the epidemics. Fungal spores germinate on the leaf surface and the germ tubes

• Cottony cushion scale

  spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many types of fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly [...] leaves, blocking the stomata and impeding gas exchange. Sooty moulds grow on the honeydew, blocking the light from the leaves and reducing photosynthesis. [...] red-brown body colour and covering of granular, white wax. The legs, antennae and body hairs are conspicuously black. The nymphs and adult females produce

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  Pherosyn Ltd. and Koppert UK, are working together to ensure the continuation of our important monitoring systems for peas. With funding from UKRI, we have [...] pest monitoring systems for Bruchid beetle, Pea and Bean Weevil, and Pea Moth are also available from Koppert UK. Please contact Dr Richard Binks at r [...] predicting early summer emergence of midges, and allowing growers to make well-informed decisions about whether and when to apply insecticides. Work in 2021

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 17, 2022

  addition, the symmetry symbolises the equal importance of plant protection above and underground. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert brand express [...] branding: inspired by nature We are proud to present our new logo and branding! Koppert has grown and evolved tremendously since we were founded. Therefore, after [...] branding that matches our ambition and reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  training modules on IPM for smallholder vegetable growers, and also supported the CABI invasive species compendium and Resilience Food Stories. In addition [...] a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated to smallholder farming, education and innovation, and social responsibility. Under the [...] practices and education. 2023 Project Highlights Geographically, Africa received most of the funding, with 9 projects, followed by Europe, Asia, and South